On Deck
Published 1:35 am Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Boxing benefit to aid
local cancer victim
COAL GROVE — East Coast Promotions will present a professional boxing show on Saturday, March 24, at the El Hasa Shrine Temple in Ashland, Ky., and Coal Grove’s Chris Brammer wlll donate all his proceeds to Abby Hamilton’s fight against cancer.
Tickets are on sale at Coal Grove Giovanni’s Pizza or from Brammer through his facebook page or by calling (740) 534-2109.
General admission is $20 and $25 the day of the show. VIP tables — a section of six seats — are $250. Drinks are included with the VIP table package.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the fights begin at 8 p.m.
Ironton Little League
camp set Saturday
The Ironton Little League will conduct a camp for boys and girls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Youths should bring a glove, bat and wear long pants.
Fee is $20. Campers receive a T-shirt and pizza will be provided for lunch. The concession stand will be available.
Entry forms are available at the Ironton city schools and Bob Linn Sport.
The camp will be conducted by the Ironton High School baseball and softball team members, former collegiate players, experienced coaches and the ILL board of directors.
The camp will focus on hitting, bunting, infield, outfield, base running, sliding, position play and attitude.